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Latest Prices of Building Materials in Nigeria 2020

Prices of Cement in Nigeria 2020
Below are price range of various cement brands in Nigeria today.
- 50kg-pack of Dangote cement cost ₦2,500 to N2, 800
- 50kg-pack of Elephant cement cost ₦2,500
- 50kg-pack of Eagle cement costs ₦2,550
- 50kg-pack of UNICEM cement costs ₦2,550
- 50kg-pack of Cellular Concrete cement cost ₦1,800
- 50kg-pack of Ibeto cement costs N1,500
- 50kg-pack of Ashaka cement cost N1,550
- 50kg-pack of Wapco cement cost N1,600
- 50kg-pack of Sokoto cement costs N1,550.
Current Prices of Steel Rods in Nigeria 2020
Steel rods are also another important building material, as they hold the corners of a building and helps it stand firm. They are just like the skeleton of any house.
Below is an updated price list of various sizes of steel rods in Nigeria today
- 1 piece of 25 mm steel rod cost N4,500 to N4, 8000
- 42 pieces (1 ton) of 25 mm steel rod cost N180,000 to N185,000
- 1 piece of 20 mm steel rod cost N2,600 to N3, 000
- 74 pieces (1 ton) of 20 mm steel rod cost N180,000 to N185,000
- 1 piece of 16 mm steel rod cost N1,500 to N2,000
- 120 pieces (1 ton) of 16 mm steel rod cost N170,000 to N174, 000
- 1 piece of 12 mm steel rod cost N1,100 to N1,500
- 176 pieces (1 ton) of 12 mm steel rod cost N165,000 to N170,000
- 1 length of 10 mm steel rod cost N1,000 to N1,100
- 185 pieces (1 ton) of 10 mm steel rod costs N165,000 to N167,000
- 1 piece of 8 mm steel rod costs N700 to N850
- 282 pieces (1 ton) of 8 mm steel rod costs N165,000 to N170,000
- BRC Mesh (20 m of 3.5 mm) costs N14,000 to N15,000
- BRC Mesh (20 m of 4.0 mm) cost N17,000 to N18,000
- BRC Mesh (25 m of 4.0 mm) cost N25,000 to N27, 000
- A roll of flexible Binding wire cost N5,000 to N5,500
- 10 kg bundle of flexible binding wire cost N45,000 to N48,000
- 1 roll of stiff binding wire costs N6,000 to N7,000
- 10 kg bundle of stiff binding wire cost N47,000 to N50, 000
Current Prices of Concretes in Nigeria 2020
Granite is another building material used when casting a building. It is used in making concrete for the decking and it is usually expensive.
The prices of 20 tons of various sizes of granite include:
- 20 tons’ cargo of 3/4-inch Granite costs N80,000 to N90,000
- 20 tons’ cargo of 1-inch Granite cost N85,000 to N90, 000
- 20 tons’ cargo of 1/4-inch Granite costs N70,000 to N75,000
- 20 tons’ cargo of 1/2-inch Granite costs N80,000 to N90, 000
- 20 tons’ cargo of Granite stone dust cost N50,000 to N55,000
- 7 tons’ cargo of 1-1/4 inch Gravel cost N33,000 to N37,000
Current Prices of Building Blocks in Nigeria 2020
Blocks are made from mixing sand and cement and are used in erecting any kind of building. Most people prefer to buy already made blocks or brick. Well, I opted to make my own blocks as 1 bag of cement made me 50 solid blocks and it was cheaper when compared to buying them.
Below are prices of 9 inches and 6 inches blocks in Nigeria
- 9” blocks costs between N130 to N160
- 6” vibrated blocks cost between N100 to N150
- 9” hand mold blocks cost between N100 to N130
- 6” hand mold blocks cost between N100 to N120
Current Prices of Sand in Nigeria 2020
There are different types of sand used in various parts of a building project. We have highlighted them below and their recent prices.
- 20 tons of Sharp coarse sand (1 tipper) costs between N42,000 to N45,000
- 1 tipper of 20 tons of Sharp coarse sand that is not very silty costs between N30,000 to N33, 000
- 1 tipper of 20 tons of Sharp coarse sand with average silt costs between N40,000 to N45,000
- 7 tons of very smooth/plaster sand costs between N25,000 to N28,000
- 7 tons of fairly smooth sand costs between N18,000 to N20,000
- 7 tons of sticky smooth sand costs between N25,000 to N28,000
Current Prices of Laterite in Nigeria 2020
Laterite is a red like brick type and another building material made from iron and aluminium. The following are the prices of 10 tons of various colour types of Laterite in the country
- 10 tons of very clayey yellow-brown Laterite costs between N10,000 to N12, 000
- 10 tons of very clayey red Laterite costs between N10,000 to N15,000
- 10 tons of very clayey grayish Laterite costs between N10,000 to N12,000
- 10 tons of not very clayey brownish-yellow Laterite costs between N10,000 to N12,000
- 10 tons of not very clayey red Laterite costs between N10,000 to N12,000
- 7 tonnes of Broken blocks and sand Crete costs between N17,000 to N18,000
- 10 tonnes of not very clayey whitish Laterite costs between N10,000 to N12,000
- 10 tonnes of black soil Filling sand costs between N9,000 to N11,000
- 10 tonnes of bubbles Filling material costs between N12,000 to N14.,000
- 10 tonnes of absorbent Filling sand costs between N20,000 to N22,000
- 15 tons of large Boulder costs between ₦70,000 to 175,000
- 15 tons of small Boulder costs between N45,000 to N50, 000
Current Prices of Roofing Sheets in Nigeria 2020
Although there are different types of roofing sheets in the market, I would focus on Aluminum roofs because that is what I used when constructing my house due to its price and its durability as the supplier told me.
- 0.45 Aluminum roofing sheets cost between ₦1,550 to ₦1,700
- 0.70 Aluminum roofing sheet costs between ₦2,400 to ₦2,600
- 0.90 Aluminum roofing sheets cost between ₦2,700 to ₦3100
- 0.55 Aluminium roofing sheet cost between ₦1,900 to ₦2,200
In case you want to roof your house, its best you measure and use lawn-span or long-span (can’t really get the real name, but that is how its either pronounced) as its best. I used same too.
Current Prices of windows in Nigeria 2020
All depends on the type of window you would like to use when building. Ranging from sliding, casement, fixed, louvers windows, etc. Their prices are listed below:
Louvre windows price list
- 750×750 mm louvre window cost ₦1,800
- 1500×1200 mm louvre window cost ₦8,000
- 1800×1200 mm louvre window cost ₦10,000.
Sliding windows price list
- 600×600 mm Aluminum-covered cost between ₦4,000 to 5,500
- 600×600 mm Bronze-glazed cost between ₦7,000 to 8,000
- 600×750 mm bronze-glazed cost between ₦7,000 to 8,000.
Casement windows price list
- 600×600 mm Aluminum-covered costs between N7,000 to N8,000
- 600×600 mm Bronze-glazed cost between ₦7,000 to 8,000
- 600×750 mm bronze-glazed cost between ₦9,000 to 10,500.
Fixed windows price list
- 600×600 mm Aluminum-covered cost between ₦3,500 to 5,000
- 600×600 mm Bronze-glazed cost between ₦6,500 to 8,000
- 600×750 mm bronze-glazed costs between ₦7,000 to 8,000.
Current Prices of Doors in Nigeria 2020
Doors are also a very vital building material one can not ignore in constructing any kind of edifice. They ensure privacy for every room in a house and security as the case may be.
- Flush plywood low-density door price ranges from N5,000 to N6,000
- Flush plywood high-density door price ranges from N9,000 to N11, 000
- Metal security single door price ranges from N20,000 to N25,000
- Metal security double door price ranges from N25,000 to N35,000
- Imported single door price ranges from N12,000 to N18,000
- Imported double door price ranges from N30,000 to N40,000
- Imported door from Turkey price ranges from N25,000 to N30,000
- Imported security double door price ranges from N50,000 to N60,000
- Domestic furniture doors price ranges from N6,000 to N8,000 (depending on the carpenter)
Current Prices of Burglar-Proof in Nigeria 2020
Burglary proof is that iron rod you install before windows are put in place. It is due to security that burglar proof is installed in a building.
- 750×750 mm wrought iron burglar proof price ranges from N2,000 to N2,200
- 900×1200 mm wrought iron burglary proof price ranges from N5,000 to N5,500
- 900×2100 mm wrought iron burglar proof price ranges from N13,000 to N14,000
- 1200×1200 mm wrought burglary proof price ranges from N9,000 to N10, 000
- 1500×1200 mm wrought iron burglary proof price ranges from N10,000 to N12, 000
Hardwoods prices in Nigeria 2020
- 2 by 2 hardwood cost between N100 to N200
- 2 by 3 hardwood cost between N180 to N250
- 2 by 4 hardwood cost between N300 to N400
- 2 by 5 hardwood cost between N400 to N500
- 2 by 6 hardwood cost between N500 to N600
- 3 by 4 hardwood cost between N550 to N650
Soft wood prices in Nigeria 2020
- 2 by 4 by 12 softwood costs between N200 to N250
- 2 by 3 by 12 softwood costs between N100 to N200
- 1 by 2 by 12 softwood costs between N400 to N500
Plywood prices in Nigeria 2020
Depending on the type of plywood and size, we have Afara, Obeche, Marin and Resin plywood. See their prices below
Afara Plywood price list
- 1 sheet of ¼-inch price is between N2, 000 or N2,300
- 1 sheet of ½-inch price is between N3, 000 and N3,500
- 1 sheet of ¾-inch price is between N5,000 and N5,500
Obeche Plywood price list
- 1 sheet of Obeche plywood ¼-inch price is between N1,500 and N2, 000
- 1 sheet of Obeche plywood ½-inch price is between N2,500 and N3, 500
- 1 sheet of ¾-inch Obeche plywood price is between N4, 000 and N4,500
Current Prices of Tiles in Nigeria 2020
Tiles are mostly used for beautifying the house and can be on the high side in terms of price. Although we have covered the prices of floor tiles extensively here, we shall list them out below
Vitrified tiles prices per piece
- 30×30 pack === N1,000 – N1,500
- 40×40 pack === N1,200 – N1,500
- 30×60 pack === N1, 450 – N1, 600
Ceramic tiles prices per piece
- 30 × 30 pack === N1,200 – N1,500
- 40 x 40 pack === N1, 400 – N1, 750
Granite tiles prices per peice
- 30 x 30 Pack === N5, 250 – N5, 500
- 40 x 40 Pack === N6, 500 – N6, 750
- 30 x 60 Pack === N5, 500 – N6, 000
- 60 x 60 Pack === N7, 900 – N8, 000
Ceramic tiles prices per piece
- 30 × 30 pack === N1,200 – N1,500
Wall tiles prices per piece
- 8 × 12 === N500 – N650
- 25 × 40 === N1,000 – N1,250
Current Prices of Nails in Nigeria 2020
Nails are also essential and they are of various kinds. Nails are used to join wood together, for setting PVC’s and for roofing and other furniture works.
The prices below differs based on location as I was told.
- 1 bag of 1-inch nails === N6,000 – N6,500
- 1 bag of 2-inch nails === N5,300 – N6,000
- 1 bag of 2 ½-inch nails === N6,000 – N6,200
- 1 bag of 3-inch nails === N5,800 – N6,000
- 1 bag of 4-inch nails === N6,200 – N6,5000
- 1 pack of 2-inch concrete nails === N900 – N1200
- 1 pack of 3-inch concrete nails === N800 – N1,200
- 1 pack of 4-inch concrete nails === N1,000 – N1,200
Important Factors That Affects The Cost of Building Materials in Nigeria
Building material prices are set based on a host of factors. They include current exchange rate, demand of such product, quality, brand and even market location.
The quality of the product
It is expected that product quality would be a determinant in the price of building materials available in the country. High-quality products would be more expensive than low-quality ones.
Brand of the product
Using the cement price above, you can see that Dangote cement costs more than other cement brands. This is got to do with preference.
Location
Location is a determinant factor that contributes to the cost of building materials in the country. If these materials are sold at a lesser price in the Northern part of the country, then it would most definitely be expensive in the west especially in Lagos. You just have to be aware that location is key.
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What is NIN number in Nigeria?

According to Wikipedia, a national identification number, national identity number, or national insurance number is used by the governments of many countries as a means of tracking their citizens, permanent residents, permanent residents, and temporary residents for the purposes of work, taxation, government benefits, health care, and other governmentally-related functions. The number appears on identity documents issued by several countries.
Below are 7 things you need to know about the NIN in Nigeria
- The NIN is your assured digital identity
- The NIN is a set of 11 numbers assigned to an individual at the completion of enrolment into the national identity database
- The NIN is cannot be transferred from one person to another
- The NIN is used to verify your identity as a citizen
- Your NIN is what identifies you and can suffice for ID purposes
- The NIN is for life, it does not expire
- The NIN is a must – have for all citizens
Visit http://nimc.gov.ng/ for more details
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Nigeria @ 60: 10 Reasons why Nigerians must celebrate by Olumide Toyinbo

Nigeria gained Independence from the Great Britain on 1st October, 1960. Ever since then, October 1 has been set aside to celebrate the nation for its freedom from the shackles of colonialism. 2020 is the 60th time Nigeria will be marking the day.
A majority of Nigerians are not happy about the state of the country and suggest that no one should celebrate Nigeria at sixty years of age. Corruption in governance, unemployment, inadequate social amenities, kidnapping and many other breaches of sanity steal the atmosphere of the nation.
Amidst all, these ten reasons posit why Nigerians must celebrate and merry on this day, 1st October, 2020.
They include:
- There is hope for Nigeria
Hope is not finished for Nigeria. Nigerians can still have progressive dream for their dear country, whether such dream translates to reality in due time is another thing. Nigerians contesting political positions can come with promises of change and development every four years. There can be better days ahead if conscious and right efforts are made. Nigeria can be better.
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- Nigeria is sovereign
If Nigeria were still dependent literally on another country, Nigerians would definitely be under external control too. Colonialism is not a thing to wish for. The fact that Nigeria is independent is worth celebrating. Nigeria has the free political will which she guard jealously and being held in high esteemed by other countries.
- Nigerians are doing well
Nigerians are doing well and making the nation proud within and outside the country. Nigerians are hustling in an innovative manner and engaging in legitimate ventures they find worth doing, be it business, research, production, governance, diplomacy amongst other things. Many distinguished persons are making Nigeria proud even though few some still put her in bad light. Recently, a Nigerian, Kaycee Madu was made first Black Canadian Justice Minister, this is a pointer to how well Nigerians are doing in disapora.
- Nigeria is not in wartime
War is not fun. Those who witnessed the civil war of 1967 to 1970 will always have unpleasant tales to tell about the war which was characterised by colossal loss of lives and valuable properties. Nigeria at 60, we are in the peacetime, the rule of law is obtainable and right to life is not outrightly threatened, for this Nigeria must celebrate, notwithstanding the fact that Nigeria can do more in this regard.
- Abundance of Resource abound
Despite mismanagement and underutilisation of resources Nigeria is blessed with by caretakers, those rich natural resources have not vanished the land. Oil still flows, limestone, iron ore and marbles have not been used up, plants still grow generally in the country, many other resources abound. Nigerians must celebrate her national pride.
- Diplomatic ties are not severed
The sixty year old nation enjoys good relationship with countries around the world. Conflicts with any nation are well resolved before escalation. Worthy of mention is the recent issue of flight ban between Nigeria and UAE which was settled in due course. The wonderful relationship with other nations has led to great development in the nation via financial aid, infrastructures, medical facilities supplication, scholarships and lot more other benefits.
- Nigeria remains the Giant of Africa
Nigeria remains the Giant of Africa against all odds. Nigeria has got the number being the most populous Black nation in the world. She has one of the largest economy in the developing world. For her diversity, heterogeneity and abundance of resources, Nigeria remains the giant of Africa. This has forever remain an identity that won’t fade, Nigerians need to celebrate for that. Many other nations want to be called Giant.
- Nigeria’s beautiful Culture persists
Awesome culture is an interesting part of being Nigerian. Every tribe has its fantastic way of life. Culture is beautifully diverse. Nigeria has numerous clothing manners, sense of fashion, building styles, delicacies amongst other things. Despite sixty years of independence, those culture of awesomeness tarry. Nigerians must celebrate this.
- Nigeria is a country with funny and happy people
So many hilarious persons domicile in the Giant of Africa. Nigerians love to make one another happy. A good number has turned it to a venture making huge amount for them. This lay emphasis on Nigerians’ innovative prowess. A scroll through any social media platform is enough to confirm that. Nigerians are deliberately happy people despite all what they face.
- Independence day is once in a year
1st October comes only once in a year. Celebrate Nigeria on this day and hope for better days ahead while doing your part diligently.
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15 Types Of People You’d Meet In Nigerian Banks

When it comes to temperament, there are basically four kinds of people on earth, but when behaviours are in play, you can be sure there is a plethora of them. If you bank regularly, you will easily relate to the things on this list. You must have encountered one or more of this kind of people in a bank, they are everywhere and can really get on one’s nerves. Check them out.
1. The Pen Borrowers
It won’t hurt if every Nigerian will spend N20 to acquire a pen rather than borrowing one in a bank which they usually fail to return. Once you lend out your pen to these borrowers, you have to close mark them else your pen is gone for good. It’s either you won’t recognize the person again or he will tell you “sorry I gave it to the woman over there” when you finally fish him out. Pen borrowers would not bring a pen to the bank but would go home with more than one, this is why most banks attach a rope to their pens. To think that these banks do not trust customers with a common pen, while the customers trust them with their life savings, is alarming.
2. The People Who Always Forget to Drop The Duplicate Slip
It’s either they are in a hurry or are a novice to the banking procedure. These set of people after their transactions will just march out of the banking hall, pink slip in hand. Then later rush back to drop it or complain about an unsuccessful credit transaction which is most often their fault. They raise their voices in their ignorance and succeed in attracting the attention of virtually everyone in the hall.
3. The Ghost Queue Members
Also known as “I’m behind you” people, these types are really annoying. The first thing they do when they enter a bank is to pick a spot in the queue before going to get deposit/withdrawal slip. Just when other faithful queue members are about to get to the front, their ghost colleagues show up to claim reserved spots. It gets funny at times when about ten people would tell one person “I’m at your back,” only to come back to see other ghost members claiming the same spot. At the end of the day, this causes confusion and if the bank officials do not intervene it may result in a serious fracas.
4. The Queue Jumpers
These ones are worse than the former, they don’t believe in the Nigerian phrase – first come, first serve. They walk into the banking hall and head straight to the counter as though the people in the queue permanently live there. The rich and influential do this a lot, but it will only be courteous for them to seek permission from the people behind them before jumping the queue. Even President Obama once jumped a queue apologetically at a barbecue joint in Texas, he even went ahead to buy lunch for the family whose spot he took. Some other people jump queues systematically by giving the person in front their money to help them pay in.
5. The Bank Door Rejectees
Sometimes it’s the people at fault and other times the stubborn door that would not let them in. These people will always have a problem with bank doors, and before you know it they will start stripping off their belts, keys, mobile phones, umbrella, pieces of jewellery and of course, weapons if they have any.
6. The Wealthy Customers
These people can take forever in a bank with huge amounts of money, making other customers with little money wait for hours before doing their transactions. It also happens during ATM withdrawals, this kind of customer will keep withdrawing until the person behind him who probably has just N5,000 in his account would plead with him not to bankrupt the machine. Nigerians are good at bad mouthing though, ‘Oga you wan finish the money?”
7. The Slip Wasters
It’s amazing how people can make silly mistakes on slips as though they were writing JAMB. This kind of people can waste slip, they keep cancelling, tearing, squeezing and taking another one. The most difficult part is writing the amount in words, they just keep rewriting the word version of N8735 to get the most accurate spelling.
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8. The Trouble Makers
The best thing is to avoid these type because any slightest comment or contribution will aggravate their anger. They come to the bank to fight the manager and any other person that crosses their path. They are the ones who right from the entrance start lamenting about how the ATM debited them without paying, and how the bank must revert their money else they would close down the account.
9. The Waiting Thief
If you are sensitive you will notice that not everyone that comes to the bank is a customer. Some are there to monitor customers who leave with big money and then follow them outside to steal from them. You will see them hanging around without doing any transaction, just looking around and passing information with their mobile phones to their colleagues outside even though they know it is not allowed to use your mobile phone in the banking hall.
10. The Exile Men
These set of people probably just woke up from 1999, and usually do not remember the date. They will ask you for today’s date and even after you tell them the correct date, they will ask someone else to confirm.
11. The Rest Room Users
The only reason they come to the bank is to use the restroom not to deposit, withdraw or inquire. They would walk in majestically, pick a slip from the counter and then pretend to be filling it while trying to locate the restroom with their eyes. Once their bowels have been emptied, they squeeze the slip and head out of the bank feeling relieved and happy with themselves for a successful mission.
12. The Idle Bankers
This applies mostly to ladies that have no business in the bank and they are not thieves either. It’s either they accompanied someone to the bank, or they just came in to pass time and enjoy the chilling atmosphere. Some very idle people go to the extent of spending an hour in a bank doing the following; queue up to withdraw money from their account, join another queue after withdrawing to deposit the same money into the same account. How pathetic can they be?
13. The Meticulous Counters
This group of people do not want to hear that their hard earned money was short of a note after they leave the bank, so they would take hours still on the queue, counting and confirming every single note.
14. The Questionnaires
You would find mostly teenagers and older people as human questionnaires in a bank. They would ask you about everything in the bank and where to fill in their details. The only thing left is for them to ask you to help spell their name.
15. The Perverts
These are the rarest but most irritating people you would find in a bank. They are mostly guys and would always want to queue behind or in front of a lady (a well endowed one). Basically, their aim is to feed their eyes with boobs/butt. If possible, they would occasionally brush their hands over it and then say “sorry, it was a mistake.” How are we sure it wasn’t a mistake? It keeps happening!
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